Personalized Care at Saliglasa:
Understanding the difference between personalized medical care and personalized medicine is essential. Personalized medicine (or precision medicine) utilizes genetic and predictive technologies to tailor medical treatments, while personalized medical care emphasizes individualized support based on your specific healthcare needs and preferences. At Saliglasa, our focus is personalized medical care—enhancing your overall health outcomes and satisfaction.
Your Initial Consultation and Assessment
When you join Saliglasa, you’ll first complete a comprehensive intake form and provide your medical history, including current medications, prior to your initial visit. If you join one of our focused coaching groups you’ll also fill out our “What Matters Most to You” questionnaire, helping us tailor care to your personal healthcare preferences. We would like to know whether you favor cutting-edge treatments, conservative management, or educational support in achieving your health goals.
Your first consultation is an interactive, one-hour (or longer) session. It’s designed to be introductory and for Dr. Kebede to be familiar with your health profile. You can discuss diagnostic tests, lab results, past hospitalizations, medication effectiveness, and treatments openly. Together, we’ll review your medications, define personal health goals. Your subsequent visits will be used to create a customized management plan informed by current scientific evidence for each of your health conditions and goals.
Your Personal Health File (PHF)
Once we have all your old records and have reviewed them, you’ll receive your Personal Health File (PHF)—a clear, concise summary of your medical history, current medications, their purposes, and your health objectives, written in easy-to-understand language. Stored securely on our HIPAA-compliant patient portal, your PHF will also be provided to you on a flash drive, easily shareable with family, specialists, or hospitals. The PHF ensures immediate, valuable insight into your health during any healthcare encounter.
Continuous Personalized Support
Follow-up visits at Saliglasa, typically lasting at least 30 minutes, are personalized to address your evolving needs. You can schedule these visits anytime you want. In addition to in-person appointments, telehealth options are available for your convenience. These sessions include medical management, monitoring chronic conditions, health coaching, preventive care and progress evaluations. You also have continuous access to your doctor and your health records through our secure patient portal, email, or text, anytime from anywhere.
Appointments with your doctor can typically be scheduled within 24 to 48 hours. For urgent concerns or quick consultations, Dr. Kebede is available via phone or email for audio or video calls. In medical emergencies, always dial 911 or visit the nearest emergency room first, then inform Dr. Kebede.
Empower Yourself with Personalized Care
Saliglasa’s personalized approach boosts your confidence and capability to manage your health effectively. Equipped with your PHF and increased health literacy, you’re better prepared for interactions with other healthcare professionals—potentially avoiding unnecessary procedures in the future and ensuring seamless coordination between Saliglasa and any specialists or hospital teams involved in your care.
Remember, your active engagement and informed decisions play a significant role in achieving optimal health outcomes. At Saliglasa, personalized care is designed to empower you every step of the way.